Be the One

HOW CAN YOU BE THE ONE

A call to Support your Battle Buddy. Here is the Battle Buddy Checklist

What: The American Legion’s Be the One initiative encourages American Legion Family members, veterans, servicemembers and others to take action when they believe a veteran is at risk of suicide.
Why: To reduce the alarming number of veteran suicides.
How: Our goal is to destigmatize asking for mental health support, provide peer-to-peer support and resources, and educate everyone on how they can Be the One.
Who: Veterans

* Talk with fellow veterans about how you are feeling.

* Ask for help when you think you need it.

* Know there are millions of people ready to help you.

* Remember your family and friends care.

Non-veterans

Ask veterans in your life how they are doing.

Listen when a veteran needs to talk.

Reach out when a veteran is struggling.

American Legion posts

Educate members, other veterans and civilians on the campaign.

Display resources at your post or in your community.

Share events or success stories at legiontown.org

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.

Here’s how you can connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, anytime day or night:

• Call 988 and select 1.
• Text 838255.
• Start a confidential chat.
• If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.